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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 913.20 and 591.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 913.20 and 591.70 is: 888.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 913.20 = 591.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/913.20 = 591.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 913.20 × 591.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 540,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,340.44/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.86

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